Matt_STi

So I finally detango'd my headlights and decided to paint the inside of the headlights. I really like the change!
Here is some pics from my process!

Before:


Taken headlights out and removed the lens (used a lot of heat and slipped with a screwdriver which cut a lot of my thumb off, but was good to get to this stage)


Remove the orange len and roughed up the covers ready for painting


add some paint



back together

stonejedi

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Nice job mate,they look Good.SJ.

the shreksta

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looks good matey,for a more stealthy look lose the pink badges in the grill

Scoobydoo Ste

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Very nice

Matt23

Great job mate, big improvement IMO

Matt_STi

Thanks! I actually love the pink badges so they'll be staying! I'll get some more pictures of my car up once it's a bit sunny again!

blacktar

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lovely job def great upgrade on the blob, on the list but don't know have i the ***** to split them did you put the oven or use a heat gun

Matt_STi

I used a heat gun, I have HID Xenon bulbs so didn't want to risk them in the oven! The heat gun was really easy, just do a small section and slowly work around but wear gloves as it's hot and when pulling them apart you need a blade/screwdriver so if you slip like me, you won't it yourself really badly!

Just make sure you have some strong bond to put them back together

blacktar

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cheers Matt, would windscreen bond be ok for the job

wrx300scooby

I too just used a heat gun on mine. I also found the original bonding material was sufficient to reseal the units back together, no need for anything extra.

Matt_STi

I presume so, yes. I've read the original bond is ok to reuse but because I had car bond to hand an wanted to make sure, I just used it anyway.

It may look like a difficult / fiddley job but it's very easy.

The guides on this forum are excellent and make it simple, the only thing I noticed that wasn't in the guide I used, once the headlight is removed, undo all the screws on the rear of the headlight around the rim before using the heat gun.